Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Name: Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 385 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved; 1 piece preserved lemon rind (or 1 tsp lemon zest), finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Bone-in chicken thighs braised with olives, preserved lemon, chickpeas, and a fragrant blend of cumin, coriander, and saffron in the tradition of Moroccan tagine. Serve over couscous or with crusty bread.

385 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed
14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved
1 piece preserved lemon rind (or 1 tsp lemon zest), finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Season 4 patted dry bone-in skin-on chicken thighs on both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp sweet paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric.
2

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown; flip and sear 2 minutes more. Transfer to the slow cooker skin-side up.
3

In the same skillet, cook 2 thinly sliced yellow onion for 3 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Scrape into the slow cooker.
4

Add 1 can drained, rinsed chickpeas (15 oz), 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup halved pitted green olives, and 1 piece finely chopped preserved lemon rind (or 1 tsp lemon zest) around the chicken.
5

Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve over couscous or with crusty bread.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine reach?

For Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine?

Step 2 reads: "Sear the chicken skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown; flip and sear 2 minutes more." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for preserved lemon in Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine?

The entry for Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine calls for 1 piece preserved lemon rind (or 1 tsp lemon zest), finely chopped. In its place: Use fresh lemon zest with a good pinch of salt and a few drops of juice. It lacks the fermented depth but carries the dish.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine?

You can, but it is the weaker choice here. Breasts dry out over a long cook, so add them for the last third of the time and pull them as soon as they reach 165 F. As written, the entry for Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine uses 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry.

Is Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

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